Optimizing Human Potential with Lois Laynee
Lois Laynee is a dynamic pioneer and passionate lecturer in the fields of Education, Sleep, Scar Release Healing, Cranio Facial Neuro development, and much more. Lois is the CEO of AZ Sleep Apnea Center, a speaker and educator of oxygen wellness and the creator of the Laynee Restorative Breathing Method. Lois represents the integration of East meets West, blending neurophysiology with cranial facial development, to provide the opportunity to experience less stress immediately through the power of oxygen.
“The second you start mouth-breathing, you’re out of gas and running on adrenaline.”
We all have underutilized abilities within each of us, and very few of us are operating close to our human potential. Lois teaches us how every dysfunction starts with an interruption or alteration of connections in the brain. Once these connections are activated and integrated, sleep is restored, pain and anxiety can be reduced, movement is fluid and breathing is effortless. This integration can be achieved in all stages of life to help us sleep, breathe, move, and thrive. The possibilities are truly endless. This episode will thoroughly benefit anyone looking to improve their or their children’s quality of life. Lois even touches on important facets of pregnancy and childbirth.
“If I have a high-level emotional event, my brain stem perceives that I am under attack.”
Brain stem injuries literally twist your brain stem (5:00)
What does Lois Laynee do exactly? (7:00)
Cranial nerves, breathing, and the flight-or-flight state (10:00)
Did you know your teeth conduct electricity? (16:00)
Learning how to tap potential starts with natural motion (25:30)
The brain stem is wired to protect us, but shock becomes our norm if we don’t reset it (32:00)
Childbirth is becoming increasingly unnatural (37:00)
You can’t get pregnant because you have a...sleep disorder? (48:30)
The step-by-step process of tongue loosening (55:00)
Spinning babies: it’s actually a good thing (1:02:00)
Hum, swallow, and tell yourself you’re safe (1:08:00)
Airplane stories: a little bit of ice water saves lives, and don’t leave home without vinegar (1:13:00)
The Dynamic Functional Cranial Nerve Assessment, that’s not a mouthful (1:20:00)
It’s easy to fix people, but easy to mess them up again too (1:29:00)
Can you cure sleep apnea with Turkish get-ups? (1:38:00)
Cranial nerve #5 is a big deal (1:39:30)
Why can’t Joe put two hands on the kettlebell? (1:42:00)
Vibration plates are not for everyone (1:46:00)
The connection between the toes and the pelvic floor (1:51:15)
Harness the power of nature, don’t try to conquer it (2:00:00)
The 12 Cranial Nerves and Their Function
Olfactory Nerve: Sense of smell
Optic Nerve: Vision
Oculomotor Nerve: Eyeball and eyelid movement
Trochlear Nerve: Eye movement
Trigeminal Nerve: This is the largest cranial nerve and is divided into three branches consisting of the ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular nerves. Functions controlled include facial sensation and chewing.
Abducens Nerve: Eye movement
Facial Nerve: Facial expressions and sense of taste
Vestibulocochlear Nerve: Equilibrium and hearing
Glossopharyngeal Nerve: Swallowing, sense of taste, and saliva secretion
Vagus Nerve: Smooth muscle sensory and motor control in throat, lungs, heart, and digestive system
Accessory Nerve: Movement of neck and shoulders
Hypoglossal Nerve: Movement of tongue, swallowing, and speech
Learn more about the cranial nerves here.
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